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Learning from the lessons of the recession

When recession hit in 2008, beer manufacturer Molson Coors realised it needed to become leaner to survive.

Can HR remember how to lead in an upturn?

Now that the UK economy and job market seem to be getting back on track, HR directors will need to re-assess their approach to many business issues. But can HR remember how to operate in an upturn?

Line managers must be recognised for developing talent

Line managers must be recognised and rewarded for developing talent and addressing underperformance, Christoph Williams, Sony Europe’s strategic content senior manager for leadership, learning, talent...

What is the future for public sector HR?

The Public Service People Managers’ Association, (PPMA) recently celebrated a 40-year anniversary. While celebrating the past, thoughts also turn to the future of HR in the public sector.

Digital skills: disconnect between leaders and employees

Few European companies feel prepared to embrace digital technologies, despite their workforces feeling optimistic about embracing these technologies, research by Accenture has found.

Coaching and feedback still rare in performance management

Coaching and feedback make staff feel more positive about performance management, but HR is missing out on the gains.

Winners of HR magazine and Roffey Park research competition announced

The winners of the HR magazine and Roffey Park research competition have been announced.

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CIPD urges government to focus on productivity as pay growth remains low

The CIPD is urging the newly-elected Conservative government to focus on improving workplace productivity as pay growth remains low.

Vote for your 2015 HR Director of the Year

HR magazine is delighted to present the 2015 shortlist for HR Director of the Year in this year's HR Excellence Awards

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Productivity and pay growth – the challenge for business

Between 1998 and 2007 improvements in labour productivity – how much value the UK workforce creates in each hour worked – were responsible for three-quarters of Britain’s economic growth. This was...

Key workforce issues in the NHS: An HRD perspective

Stephen Moir, head of profession for HR in the NHS, responds to some of the NHS' key workforce issues.

Networking should be ‘purposeful’, advises charity sector HRD

Collaborating with competitors to achieve a shared purpose can bring internal and external benefits to HR leaders, according to Angela Beerman, director of HR and OD at international development...